The offseason is rapidly approaching as free agency will start in about a week, and the NFL Draft Combine just finished up in Indianapolis this weekend.
NFL teams now have a clearer picture of their draft boards and the Chiefs are getting a clearer picture of what their approach may look like come draft day in April. The Chiefs have several needs this offseason, and may look to be aggressive to fill those needs.
Today, I put together a mock draft with the current picks held by the Chiefs in the 2025 draft to give a picture of the Chiefs' potential options this offseason.
Round 1, Pick 31: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Left tackle is the biggest need for the Chiefs this offseason and Aireontae Ersery is quickly becoming one of my favorite options this offseason. Over the last three years, Ersery started 38 games where he was incredibly successful and displayed elite athletic ability.
Keeping Patrick Mahomes healthy is a massive priority for the Chiefs and addressing left tackle is a huge part of that. I have a top 25 grade on Ersery, but I think it is very likely he is available for the Chiefs at 31 and they can get a steal.
Ersery is a dominating force at LT and knows how to use his six-foot-six, 330-pound frame to get leverage and make an impact in both the run and pass game. I think his skillset is a great fit in the Chiefs offense and he is exactly what the team needs at left tackle going forward. I have mentioned that I also would like to see the team add a veteran swing tackle to help the development of Ersery, and I think that would make a lot of sense even if they did select him in the first round.
Left tackle is one of the hardest positions to get right in the NFL and the Chiefs have had a revolving door on the blindside since the departure of Eric Fisher. The Chiefs have rotated through guys like Orlando Brown, Donovan Smith, Wanya Morris and others, and this offseason they are tasked with finding the starter of the future. The Chiefs will need to address this position early in the draft, and if Ersery is there, they should not think twice about sending the pick in at 31.